SB 387 – Allows the City of Waynesville to impose a transient guest tax

• Sponsor: Barnitz
• LR Number: 0820S.01P
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 4/8/2009 - Hearing Conducted H Local Government Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 387 - This act authorizes the City of Waynesville, upon voter approval, to impose a transient guest tax of up to three percent per occupied hotel and motel room per night. The revenues derived from the tax must be used to fund the construction, maintenance, and repair of a multipurpose conference and convention center.

This act is identical to House Bill 1967 (2008) and House Bill 28 (2009).

JASON ZAMKUS